ENSURE THAT THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE LEFT FOR THE USER AFTER COMPLETION OF THE BENCHMARK SECTION Format System 25 HE Installation and servicing instructions 199838 Please read the Important Notice within this guide regarding your boiler warranty...
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For the first year all of our appliances are protected by our manufacturer’s guarantee which covers both parts and labour. As you would expect from Sime Ltd, it is our aim to provide our valued customers with the best in after sales and service.
The Benchmark Scheme Sime Ltd is a licensed member of the Benchmark Scheme which aims to improve the standards of installation and commissioning of domestic heating and hot water systems in the UK and to encourage regular servicing to optimi- se safety, efficiency and performance.
Format System 25 HE: IPX4D Gas Council number 41-719-27 These appliances comply with the S.E.D.B.U.K. scheme, band “A” CONTENTS DESCRIPTION OF THE BOILER ............... . pag.
The instructions given in this manual are “FORMAT SYSTEM 25 HE” boilers are high ment. The boiler is equipped as standard provided to ensure proper installation and efficiency premix condensating thermal with frost protection and circulating pump perfect operation of the appliance.
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FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM 1 Fan 2 Air-gas mixer 3 Main exchanger 4 Gas flow rate adjuster (shutter) 5 Gas valve 8 Water flow switch 9 Thermometer sensor 10 SM sensor (thermister) 11 Aqua Guard Filter System 12 Safety stat 100° 13 Auto air vent 14 Circulating pump 15 Automatic by-pass 16 Temperature/pressure gauge...
INSTALLATION The boiler must be installed in a fixed loca- tion and only by specialized and qualified per- son in compliance with all instructions con- tained in this manual. Furthermore, the installation must be in accordance with cur- rent standards and regulations. 2.
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lation this boiler and its associated cen- ply of the appliance complete with mounting imum of 2.9 meter. When the vertical tral heating system must be flushed in instructions. extension code 8086950 is used, the ter- accordance with the guidelines given in Note: to use only special accessories for minal part of the pipe must always come BS 7593 “Tr eatment of wat er in...
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SEPARATE DUCTS (Optional alternative twin pipe system) A special kit may be used to separate the flue gas outlet from the fresh air intake. The intake may be installed to the right or left of the flue gas outlet. Both ducts may be oriented in any direction.
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Respect the L and N screws (6) fixing the control panel cover. AT line. polarities and the earth connection. NOTE: SIME declines all responsibility for 2.8.2 Room thermostat (fig. 12) injury or damage to persons, animals or...
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2.8.3 Wiring diagram 90° LIMIT THERMOSTAT OPTIONAL RELAY 95° SMOKE STAT 100° SAFETY STAT NOTE: – The room thermostat may be connected to the terminals L-1 of the “TA” connector after having removed the link. – To remote control the boiler connect an external clock to the terminals 1-2 (24 V) of the “J4” connector and set the built-in clock to “constant”...
CHARACTERISTICS 3. 1 ELECTRONIC BOARD Bi-colour led 1 The electronic board is manufactured in compliance with the EEC 73/23 low-volta- ge directives. It is supplied with 230V. The electronic components are guaranteed against a temperature range of 0 up to +60°...
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the trimmer counterclockwise. The slow perature varies. – Ignition electrode fails to spark ignition pressure level can be set during The electrode continues spark discharge TABLE 5 the first 7 seconds following burner igni- for a maximum of 10 sec. If the burner tion discharge does not light, the board - af ter a 5 Temperature (°C)
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the union to the vertical position (fig. 16/a). te electricity supply to connect the room thermostats and relative zone valves. ELECTRICITY CONNECTION The micro or relay contact connection has FOR ZONE SYSTEMS to be made to 1-2 connectors of the 9-pole junction box after having removed the jum- To realize this kind of system, use a separa- per (fig.
To determine boiler heat output setting (for both natural gas and propane gas), check TABLE 6 Hertz or pressure value shown in Table 6 “Format System 25 HE” (fig. 19) or check the pressure connect the Hertz Pressure Heating output...
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clockwise. 7) Go to maximum power by turning clockwise trimmer (6) as far as it will 8) Adjust the trimmer (2) and check that the Hertz value of the fan is between 172 and 176. 9) Check that C0 value is approx. 9.0% MAX fan speed trimmer MIN fan speed trimmer for natural gas or 10.0% for propane.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Preventive maintenance and checking of efficient operation of equipment and safety devices must be carried out exclusively by Led bicolore verde/arancio Bi-colour green/orange authorized technical personnel. lampeggiante flashing led During maintenance operations the authorised technician must check that the syphened drip is full of water (this check is of importance particularly when the generator has been out of use for a...
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actuator. Isolate the boiler. Drain it using the drain provided. Remove the microswitch by carefully pulling it forward off its mounting pins. Remove the screw securing the mounting plate, then pull off the plate. Pull out the actuator pin. Lubricate the centre “O” ring. Refit the actuator ensuring that the flat side of the round section is to the bottom.
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Failure to install and commission according to the manufacturer’s instructions and complete this Benchmark Commissioning Checklist will invalidate the warranty. This does not affect the customer’s statutory rights. If yes, and if required by the manufacturer, has a water scale reducer been fitted? CONDENSING BOILERS ONLY The condensate drain has been installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and/or BS5546/BS6798 If the condensate pipe terminates externally has the pipe diameter been increased and weatherproof insulation fitted?
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Service R ecord It is recommended that your heating system is serviced regularly and that the appropriate Service Interval Record is completed. This is also a condition of any extended warranty offered. Service Provider Before completing the appropriate Service Record below, please ensure you have carried out the service as described in the manufacturer’s instructions.
FAULT FINDING If an electrical fault occurs on the appliance SHORT CIRCUIT approx.: 240 V ac. the preliminary electrical system checks CHECK – Test leads from L to E “ ” meter reads contained in the British Gas Multimeter approx. 240 V ac. Switches turned FULL ON - meter set on Ω...
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C.H. MODE - FAULT FINDING Start from cold Rotary switch set to WINTER position. Room thermostat (if fitted) calling for heat. C.H. thermostat set to maximum position. Clock in the on position (if fitted). Is there power Make Does Turn the clock Does Does the boiler at the external...
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS 6. 1 EXPANSION VESSEL - Disconnect flow and return connections - Lower panel to horizontal position - Remove two fixing brackets - Remove PCB cover - Turn off power supply - Lift out heat exchanger - Disconnect all wiring - Remove boiler cover - Refit in reverse order - Remove heat control knobs...
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Dealing with Condensate Five suitable drainage points 1. Internal drain stack pipe 2. Waste water pipe * 3. External drain or gully * 4. Rainwater hoppers that carry both rain water and foul water * 5. Purpose-made soakaways * Care should be taken not to contaminate any “Grey Water Systems” Pipework Condensate pipework should be plastic, same as used for standard wastewater plumbing.
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